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4.) __**Burnish**__- (v.) to make smooth or glossy by rubbing, polish; (n.) gloss, brightness, luster

Before going to work out, Kim Kardashian makes sure to __//**burnish**//__ her lips to make them extra sexy.

Ryan Curry Chapter 10- 9 & 10 9. Fraught- (adjective) full of or loaded with; accompanied by. The little girl was fraught with fear when the roller coaster zoomed down the hill. 10. Inure- (verb) to toughen, harden; to render used to something by long subjection or exposure. Due to many years of practice, the sight of blood and other fluids inured the doctor's stomach, and made him able to work through them with ease.

Chapter 11: 5 & 6

5) Fetish-(n.)- an object believed to have magical powers; an object of unreasoning devotion or reverence.

--The man sensed the power behind the fetish hanging on the wall. It seemed to drain him of sadness and he felt like he'd never have a doubtful thought again.



6)Gregarious-(adj.)- living together in a herd or group; sciable, seeking the company of others.

--After two months, Andrew finally got over his big breakup and finally succumed to his gregarious needs and called Eric and Henry, asking if they wanted to come play poker and have some burgers.



Jamie Lynn Alvey Askance (adj) - with suspicion, distrust, or disapproval. Sam looked askance at the strange new student that had arrived earlier that morning.

Attenuate (v) - to make thin or slender; to weaken or lessen in force, intensity, or value In order to attenuate the Mogadorians trail, Number Six set the house on fire.

Emily Scott 15.) Necromancer- (n.) one who claims to reveal or influence the future through magic, especially communication with the dead; in general, a magician or wizard

Many ancient rulers relied on necromancers to make difficult decisions. 16.)Onerous- (adj.) burdensome; involving hardship or difficulty

The responsibilities seemed onerous to the unpaid intern.

Unit 12: 7&8 Jamilyn Wright 7.) **__Hapless__****:** (adj.)marked by a persistent absence of good luck Although he is a leprechaun, he is **hapless**.

8.) **__Impeccable:__** (adj.)faultless, beyond criticism or blame Her hair was so **impeccable** that there was not one strand of hair out of place.



Laura Johnson 5) __Cabal__- (N) a small group working in secret. In other countries, missionaries create cabals to be safe while ministering to others.

6) __Delectable__- (ADJ) Delightful, highly enjoyable; deliciously flavored, savory. (N) An appealing or appetizing food or dish. This year during Thanksgiving, there were so many delectable foods such as turkey, ham, and mashed potatoes.

Rachel Wilkerson - Unit 10 **9) Ebullient (adj.) – overflowing with enthusiasm and excitement; bubbling, boiling. ** **The actor was ebullient when he was told his movie had won many awards.** 

Josh Whitmer unit 12 word 15 and 16 Nadir- (n.) the lowest point Omnipresent- (adj.) present in all places at all times The omnipresent moss which covered all the rocks around the rock outcropping was greenest at the bottom. The nadir was the ravine at the bottom most part of the outcropping, which had a stream flowing through it. nadir omnipresent
 * 10) Eclectic – (adj.) – drawn from different sources; (n.) – one whose beliefs are drawn from various sources.**
 * The room had a unique, eclectic style, drawn from different time periods and countries**.

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Christian Shadburne __Sequester-__ (v.) to set apart, separate for a special purpose; to take possession of and hold custody. In order for 50 cent to buye all is bling he had to sequester his earnings he made from singing.

__Winnow-__ (v.) to get rid of something unwanted, delete; to sift through to obtain what is desirable; to remove the chaff from the wheat by blowing air on it; to blow on, fan Sandy went through all of her junk and winnowed several thing that she did not want.

Paige Embs: Unit 12

13. __Languish-__ (v.) to become weak, feeble, or dull; to droop; to be depressed dispirited; to suffer neglect.

Unwanted animals are often left to languish on the streets.

14. __Mendacious-__ (adj.) given to lying or deception; untrue.

The manager of that company is an extremely mendacious man who cannot be relied on.